Japanese car maker Toyota has always been known for building reliable, high-quality vehicles, that rarely need to be repaired and have relatively low maintenance costs. These traits that have been associated with Toyota have been once again confirmed, with a […]
The New York Department of Financial Services has finalized a regulation that protects drivers in New York from being subjected to discriminatory auto insurance rates. For years, auto insurance providers in New York have been able to use individual’s private […]
Since it’s clear that Google and auto-giants like Audi, Volvo, and Nissan are serious about bringing a self-driving car to market, authorities will have to create new legislation. They have to adjust existing traffic laws, and enact new ones, to […]
American car maker Chrysler released a statement saying it recorded its best December sales since 2007, indicating that recovery from the recession that lasted a couple of years is on the horizon. Other U.S. automakers haven’t released their sales reports […]
When oil prices started to plunge a couple of months ago, it became obvious that car owners will start saving some money at the pump, but it wasn’t clear exactly how much they. Even though crude oil prices are the […]
At the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, General Motors introduced the most powerful standard Corvette ever built. It featured exterior design changes, and a comfortable interior with new high-tech features. Its many improvements raised the bar for future models. Judging by […]
In addition to working on autonomous driving technology that is supposed to help prevent crashes and improve the safety of vehicle occupants, Google is trying to come up with a solution that would address the issue of pedestrian safety, as […]
Automatic braking is a technology that helps prevent motor vehicle accidents by applying the brakes to slow down a vehicle when the driver fails to do so in the event of an imminent collision with another vehicle, a pedestrian, or […]
Many automakers are in the process of developing autonomous-driving technology with the intention of bringing a self-driving car to market within the next 15 years. These vehicles will have the ability to turn, brake, accelerate, and swerve to avoid a […]
The White House rolled out a new initiative that is intended to raise public awareness of tire safety and fuel economy. The program was officially introduced by Transportation Department Secretary Anthony Foxx, who explained that it is aimed at providing […]